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No shortage of issues piquing voter interest in midterm elections
The economy, immigration, the environment, terrorism, abortion, health care and Social Security are among the many issues voters say will be on their minds when they vote during the Nov. 6 midterm elections, according to results of a Pew Research Center survey released Sept. 26.
Church leaders must face truth of abuse, Cardinal DiNardo says
The president of the U.S. bishops' conference welcomed Pope Francis' Oct. 6 pledge to fight attempts to cover up cases of sexual abuse and to stop offering special treatment to bishops who have committed or covered up abuse. Cardinal DiNardo and the pope were set to meet again Oct. 8.
Vatican reviewing McCarrick case, vows to pursue truth no matter what
The Vatican renewed its commitment to uncovering the truth about how it handled allegations of sexual misconduct by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, and said "a further thorough study" of its archives will be released "in due course."
Pakistan court rules on Catholic’s blasphemy charge, defers announcement
UPDATED - A court in Pakistan has reached a decision on whether a Catholic woman will become the first person to hang to death under the country's controversial blasphemy laws.
Judge blocks TPS cancellation, says ending program unconstitutional
The ruling by a U.S. District Court judge will protect, for now, about 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan currently covered by the program who would be deported if it ends.
Mercy sisters decry report of immigrant children moved to tent city
The sisters blasted the government's "aggressive approach to tearing immigrant families apart" as an article reported that migrant children from across the U.S. were being transported in the night to a desert property in Texas.
By helping a mom choose life, woman shows how one person can impact cause
When David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, spoke at a Right to Life of Indianapolis fundraiser, he shared stories to emphasize how one person can make a difference in the pro-life movement.
Catholic League standings in four sports updated
See our standings for Philadelphia Catholic League boys and girls sports, including football, soccer, field hockey and volleyball, through Oct. 4.
Bishop Louis DeSimone, beloved retired pastor, dies at 96
A funeral Mass for the retired auxiliary bishop will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing at 9 a.m., at the cathedral. His full life included Army service in World War II, and leadership at St. Monica Parish.
1st Saturday Rosary Walk at St. Patrick’s
Join the Dominican Friars and the community at St. Patrick Parish, Philadelphia, Oct. 6 for a mass, rosary walk along Rittenhouse Square, and breakfast at a local restaurant.